Water Wise Plant species originating from low rainfall regions that require less water to survive and thrive than other plant species.

Wind Tolerant Plants able to withstand the effect of strong winds.

Specific Information

Schotia latifolia has a dense rounded crown with leathery, dark green leaves and a smooth reddish-brown to grey trunk. Although relatively slow growing, this is well worth it for the deep cool shade it provides. The large seed pods that follow the flowers are lime green to pinkish brown, tuning dark brown when ripe.

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Flowers

Description

clusters at the ends of stems

Season

Summer Plants will seldom bloom for the entire season as given in the list, but should flower during a period within these parameters.

Colour

pink

white

Growth Rate

Moderate Specifying growth rate can be very misleading as there is considerable variation of growth rate depending on type and species of plant, available water, supplementary feeding, mulching and general care, as well as the plants suitability and adaptability to the garden environment.

Plant Uses

Accent or Focal Point A plant used to attract the attention because of its colour or form.

Attracts bees, butterflies or other insects This plant attracts insects which can be food for birds or other creatures in your garden.

Attracts Birds This plant will attract birds.

Boundary A plant useful for planting around the edges of the property to form a green or colourful backdrop, an impenetrable hedge, to hide walls or create privacy.

Provides deep shade A dense evergreen tree useful for a low light planting environment or for a recreational shade area.

Suitable for bonsai A shrub or tree that lends itself to being dwarfed.

Wild Garden An indigenous garden planted for the benefit of wildlife and birds. Provides food, water, a variety of mini-biomes and no poisonous chemicals are used.

Windbreak Trees planted in a row to form protection from prevailing winds by breaking the force of the wind, thereby reducing wind damage.

Distribution and Habitat

in the Eastern Cape and small areas in Mpumalanga and Limpopo Province, in forests, along forest margins and in scrub and bushveld

Planting Suggestions

Mulch well and water regularly during the first year or two for optimum growth. You can control the size of the tree with the amount of water it is given: regular, deep watering will result in a much bigger tree than one given occasional watering.

The old method of digging a deep hole and filling it with soil and compost has resulted in many trees failing to thrive, dying, rotting at the base or worse still, falling over in later years due to poor root development. Refer to the following sites for the best method of planting trees:

The edible seeds have been used for food both indigenous African peoples and the settlers and farmers. The unripe pods were roasted, and the steamed seeds removed and eaten. The bark produces a greenish coloured dye.

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